2 MAINTENANCE
LOCK-OUT & TAG-OUT INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL:
The panel box contains high voltage
components. Only authorized service personnel
should be allowed inside the box. Authorized service
personnel should be allowed inside the box only
after the baler has been locked-out and tagged-out.
FOREWORD:
Before entering any part of the baler, be
sure that all sources of energy have been shut off, all
potential hazards have been eliminated, and the baler
is locked-out and tagged-out in accordance with
OSHA and ANSI requirements. Before servicing the
hydraulic system or the inside of the bale chamber,
THE PLATEN MUST BE PROPERLY SUPPORTED AS
SHOWN ON THE NEXT PAGE.
The specific lock-out and
tag-out instructions may vary from company to company (i.e.
multiple locks may be required, or other machinery may need to
be locked-out and tagged-out). The following instructions are
provided as minimum guidelines.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Move the main disconnect lever to the OFF position.
The disconnect switch on
models V-4830 & V-6030 is located in the disconnect panel on the wall. The disconnect
switch on all other models is located in the panel box of the machine.
2. Padlock the disconnect lever with a keyed padlock and take the key with
you.
(To insert the lock through the lock tab on the disconnect handle, pull the lock tab out of
the disconnect handle when the handle is in the OFF position.)
3. Along with the padlock, place an appropriate, highly visible, warning tag on
the disconnect lever.
The tag should provide a warning such as: “ Danger: Do not oper-
ate equipment. Person working on equipment.” or “ Warning: Do not energize without the per-
mission of ________________________.”
4. After locking and tagging the baler, try to start and operate the baler (as out-
lined in the Operating Instructions) to make sure the lock-out and tag-out is
effective. If the lock-out and tag-out is effective, remove the key from the
keyswitch and take it with you.
HYDRAULIC:
Stored hydraulic energy must be removed from the baler hydraulic cir-
cuit for complete lock-out and tag-out. Make sure that this energy has been relieved
by manually depressing the solenoid valve pin located in the center of the coil end of
each valve.
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(Typical disconnect shown, other types may lock-out differently.)
